“China is making very serious strides in science and technology. Their space exploration is truly unique. This also applies to the prospects for the exploration of the Moon, Mars. It is no secret to anyone that the various successes in the field of civil technology in a particular situation can be used for military development, because technology is technology. But China in this case is very punctual in fulfilling all international agreements that exist in this area, ”said the deputy.
According to Novikov, the accusations of the United States can be called "an attempt to justify their own actions to militarize outer space."
“Such a policy of double standards is familiar to the United States. They believe that the militarization of outer space is their prerogative. Against this background, American politicians are undertaking all kinds of political smoke screens, making statements that are camouflage. But China is not going to succumb to pressure and will confidently defend its interests, ”he concluded.
Song previously protested the statement by his American counterpart at the Geneva Disarmament Conference on Beijing's militarization of outer space, as well as the development and testing of anti-satellite weapons.
The Chinese ambassador recalled that Beijing is actively promoting measures to prevent an arms race in outer space and does not use weapons to "search for strategies ... the hegemony of outer space."